About Thailand

Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailandand, is a country in Southeast Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar (Burma) to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Cambodia to the southeast and Malaysia to the south. Northern Thailand: Chiang Mai, hill tribes, and the Golden Triangle. Thailand can be conveniently divided into five geographic and cultural regions:

1. Isaan: The great northeast region. Get off the beaten track and discover back country Thailand, mouthwatering food, and some magnificent Khmer ruins.

2. Southern Thailand: Lush rainforest, hundreds of km of coastline and countless islands on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, plus Phuket, Chumphon, Krabi, Ko Samui, Ko Tao and more of Thailand's famous beach spots.

It is the 20th-most-populous country in the world, with around 69 million people. It is also one of the most popular country in the travel’s list, with great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture, majestic mountains and great beaches

Mainland Thai culture is heavily influenced by Buddhism. Thailand's Buddhists follow the Theravada school, which is arguably closer to its Indian roots and places a heavier emphasis on monasticism.

Phuket Island

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and is the size of Singapore, 48 km long and 21 km at the widest part. Phuket lies in the Andaman Sea on Thailand's Indian Ocean coast located 867 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-filled, white beaches, small surrounding islands, hospitable people and great seafood. Also delightful Chinese-Portuguese architecture, numerous sporting and leisure opportunities, a lush tropical landscape - which helps to create a nice atmosphere for a truly memorable Thailand trip. The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach. Phuket islands are ideal for sailing, diving, snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports and entertainment you could wish for. You can also take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine life below the surface. There are plenty of accommodations, ranging from standard bungalows to 5-star hotels.